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WARRAP - For months, diverse communities in Tonj East have been engaging in a vicious cycle of cattle raiding and revenge attacks, costing many lives, the destruction of property, and theft of livestock.
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Feuding communities in Tonj East commit to end the fighting, reconcile and build peace during UNMISS-hosted dialogue.
Some 50 students in Torit are now empowered to uphold the rights of children and women, thanks to an interactive session hosted by UNMISS and the Eastern Equatoria state Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare. Photo by Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
The Zanunga Women's Group in Yambio was established for its members to be able to assist each other and to promote peace in their communities. Photo: Denis Louro/UNMISS
Nicholas Haysom, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, was the guest of honour when 275 peacekeepers from Bangladesh were awarded well-deserved UN medals for their hard work, not least the rehabilitation of the long and crucial road between Yambio and Tambura. Photos: Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS
Supporting South Sudan's justice system is an UNMISS priority. In Malakal, a building meant for accommodation for the Upper Nile State Judiciary was recently handed over to the authorities, with many dignitaries in attendance. Photos: Samson Liberty/UNMISS
Debate over the future of federalism and power-sharing in South Sudan heated up at UNMISS-supported workshop in Juba where participants called for urgent progress in the constitution-making process and to ensure it is inclusive and driven by the people. Photos: Nektarios Markogiannis/UNMISS
More than 250 women peacekeepers joined an online conversation with the UNMISS Force Commander to discuss how to enhance their role in leadership and decision-making as well as create an enabling environment for them to effectively carry out their work.